Barrisdale via Coire Dhorrcail up Ladhar Bheinn: route map, distance and time
1,020 m · Highland
Ladhar Bheinn is a 1020m Munro in Knoydart above Loch Hourn, with no road access, reached by boat to Inverie or a walk from Kinloch Hourn.
A stalkers' path climbs into Coire Dhorrcail. You gain the ridge of Stob a Choire Odhair and follow the narrow crest to the summit.
Barrisdale via Coire Dhorrcail at a glance
| Distance | 8.8 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,174 m |
| Time up | 3h 45m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 5h 30m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Barrisdale (Loch Hourn) |
| Start grid reference | NG 871 047 |
| Summit grid reference | NG 824 039 |
Barrisdale via Coire Dhorrcail map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Barrisdale via Coire Dhorrcail takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 3h 0m | 4h 30m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 45m | 5h 30m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 4h 35m | 6h 45m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:24, sunset 16:47. Start by 10:17 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:26, sunset 16:45. Start by 10:15 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Ladhar Bheinn summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Ladhar Bheinn right now. The main Ladhar Bheinn page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Ladhar Bheinn forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Ladhar Bheinn
Ladhar Bheinn is a 1020m Munro in Knoydart above Loch Hourn, with no road access, reached by boat to Inverie or a walk from Kinloch Hourn. More about Ladhar Bheinn, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Stob a Choire Odhair (960 m), 0.7 km north-east
- Stob a' Choire Odhair (960 m), 0.7 km north-east
Challenges that include Ladhar Bheinn
Other routes up Ladhar Bheinn
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inverie via Gleann na Guiserein | 9.8 km one way | 1,057 m | 3h 45m | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NG 871 047, the summit at NG 824 039), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Barrisdale via Coire Dhorrcail: questions and answers
How far is Barrisdale via Coire Dhorrcail?
Barrisdale via Coire Dhorrcail is 8.8 km one way to the summit of Ladhar Bheinn, with 1,174 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 17.6 km.
How long does Barrisdale via Coire Dhorrcail take?
About 3h 45m to the summit of Ladhar Bheinn and 5h 30m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 6h 45m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Barrisdale via Coire Dhorrcail?
Barrisdale via Coire Dhorrcail starts from Barrisdale (Loch Hourn). The grid reference is NG 871 047.
Is Barrisdale via Coire Dhorrcail suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
What time should I start Barrisdale via Coire Dhorrcail today?
By 10:17 at the latest. Sunset on Ladhar Bheinn today is 16:47, Barrisdale via Coire Dhorrcail takes about 5h 30m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Barrisdale via Coire Dhorrcail?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).